From the very start, PBS 106.7FM has led the way for all Melburnians to experience live music with broadcasts from the back of the Prince of Wales in St Kilda more than 30 years ago.

That strong live music tradition continues with PBS Studio 5 Live, weekly live performance broadcasts from the PBS studios. The vibe is grassroots, with an unwavering commitment to quality and diversity.
The sessions consist of a half hour live set and a short interview with one of our announcers.

For info on upcoming PBS Studio 5 Live performances, tune in to the Breakfast Spread’s Studio 5 Archive on Tuesdays at 7.15am or follow us on Twitter @pbsfm. You can also keep your eyes on this page for info on what's ahead, watch, or listen back through the on line audio archive.

The Studio 5 alumni includes Kylie Auldist, Billy Bragg, Arrested Development, The Dirtbombs, Heavy Trash, The Drones, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Screaming Females, Terry, Xylouris White, John Foxx, Joe Chindamo, DJ Baku, Eilen Jewel, Syl Johnson, The Bamboos, Justin Townes Earle, Fred and Toody and Mista Savona.

Studio 5 Live is made possible by Carlton Audio Visual and is supported by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body.

News

Mon 6 Jun 2022

Charm of Finches' brilliant live session will air June 6 on Homebrew.

Fri 3 Jun 2022

Brotha Asanti’s session is sure to brighten up your Friday night, so pencil in June 3 for a special edition of Afro Turn Up. 

Fri 13 May 2022

It's Adrian Basso's final week at PBS this week, so we can't help but take a look back at some classic Basso moments from the past 15 years. Thanks for being the General Manager at PBS - you'll be missed!

 

Three people playing music
Tue 19 Apr 2022

A photo of three people playing music
Folk Bitch Trio. Photo by Kristine Olaris

Mon 19 Jul 2021

PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to Homebrew on Monday July 19 as we rewind back to Super Wild Hores' 2010 Studio 5 Live session.

Fri 19 Mar 2021

PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to The Breakfast Spread on Friday March 19 as we rewind back to NO ZU's Studio 5 Live session.

Maria Moles
Sun 25 Oct 2020

PBS re-broadcasts this extraordinary session in its entirety on Impressions at 7pm on Sunday October 25.